Determinants of the Regularity of Cervical Cancer Screening among Women in Semarang, Indonesia

Abstract

Based on data from the 2021 Indonesian Health Profile, cervical cancer ranks second after breast cancer, accounting for 36,633 cases or 17.2% of all cancers in women. In 2023, the cervical cancer screening coverage in Indonesia is projected to reach only 7.02% of the target of 70%. Method: This research follows an observational analytic design with a cross-sectional approach. The data was obtained from secondary data from the 2023 Indonesian Health Survey. Results: The bivariate analysis using the Chi-square test indicated a statistically significant relationship between employment status, age, economic status, education level, and the regularity of cervical cancer screening (p-value <0.001). Conclusion: It is evident that there is a relationship between employment status, age, economic status, and education level with the regularity of cervical cancer screening. Continuous health promotion activities focusing on cervical cancer screening are essential to enhance the regularity of cervical cancer screening.